Novo Ampang: City-Centre Living with Hotel-Like Comfort
On the bustling stretch of Jalan Ampang, lined with embassies, luxury hotels, and glittering skyscrapers, Novo Ampang stands out as a thoughtfully managed development where residents experience more than just high-rise living. Developed by Alfranko Development Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of European-based Alfranko Group of Companies, the 37-storey freehold project combines urban sophistication with a genuine sense of home.
Completed in 2022, Novo Ampang is more than another city-centre condominium—it is a lifestyle community, shaped by strong management practices, premium facilities, and a commitment to long-term sustainability.
Project Overview
Novo Ampang features a mix of residential and retail components in a single tower:
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395 serviced apartments
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8 retail units
The residences range from 682 sq ft to 1,775 sq ft, offering one- to two-bedroom layouts as well as three-bedroom duplexes. Units come with modern finishes and efficient layouts tailored to city professionals, small families, and investors.
At launch in 2015, units were priced from RM1.01 million, reflecting the project’s premium positioning in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Quick Facts
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Tenure: Freehold
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Completion: 2022
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Built-up: 682 – 1,775 sq ft (residential)
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Maintenance fee: RM0.77 psf (inclusive of sinking fund)
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Car park bays: 566
Lifestyle Facilities with a Hotel Touch
Novo Ampang emphasizes a lifestyle-first concept, delivering over 20 curated facilities designed for comfort and convenience. Standout offerings include:
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Swimming pool, wading pool & jacuzzi with towel service
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Fully equipped gymnasium and yoga space
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Concierge and shuttle van services
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Sauna, surau, laundry facilities, ATM machine
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Kids’ indoor playroom & event spaces
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Visitor parking and EV charging stations
Unlike many condominiums, the facilities operate until midnight, catering to residents with late working hours. Small touches like pool towel service further elevate the experience to hotel standards.
Community and Management Excellence
What truly makes Novo Ampang distinctive is its management approach. A close collaboration between the Management Corporation (MC) and property manager Henry Butcher Malaysia (Mont Kiara) Sdn Bhd (HBMK) ensures seamless day-to-day operations.
Regular audits, daily cleaning protocols, and proactive maintenance are hallmarks of the project’s management philosophy. Cleaners report progress via WhatsApp, management teams conduct regular walkabouts, and an independent technical team ensures compliance on preventive maintenance.
This hands-on approach earned Novo Ampang a Special Mention in The Edge Malaysia Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards 2025 under the Mixed Development category.
Short-Stay Friendly, Long-Stay Secure
Unlike many KL condominiums that resist short-term rentals, Novo Ampang embraces short-stay operations strategically through a partnership with Cobnb, the official short-stay operator. About 150 units are managed under this arrangement, with front-desk support ensuring smooth operations and minimal disruption to long-term residents.
This balanced approach has fostered harmony between short-stay guests and permanent residents—an achievement credited to proactive SOPs and open communication channels.
Sustainability and Cost Management
Novo Ampang has also adopted a series of sustainability and budget-control measures to ensure financial resilience:
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Daily monitoring of electricity consumption with prompt reporting to TNB on irregularities
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Rainwater harvesting tanks to support landscaping
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Lighting adjustments including reduced façade lighting hours and sensor systems in common areas
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In-house maintenance teams to reduce outsourcing costs and increase accountability
These measures have contributed to improved cost control and an average maintenance collection rate of 75%–80%, ensuring financial sustainability for the community.
Location Advantages
Situated along Jalan Ampang, Novo Ampang provides direct access to Kuala Lumpur’s diplomatic and lifestyle corridor. Key nearby amenities include:
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Healthcare: Gleneagles KL, Prince Court, HSC Medical Centre
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Shopping: Great Eastern Mall, Suria KLCC, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
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Education: International School of Kuala Lumpur, Sayfol International, Taylor’s International
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Transport: Ampang, Jelatek and Dato Keramat LRT stations
Residents also benefit from Novo Ampang’s free shuttle service to KLCC, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, and The Exchange TRX—connecting them to the city’s key lifestyle and business hubs.
Final Thoughts
Novo Ampang represents more than just an address—it is a benchmark for how high-rise living in Kuala Lumpur should be managed. With its freehold tenure, prime location, strong management practices, and thoughtful embrace of both residents and short-stay guests, Novo Ampang sets itself apart as a sustainable and community-driven development.
For homebuyers and investors exploring KL’s property market, Novo Ampang offers a rare blend of lifestyle convenience, hospitality-inspired facilities, and long-term management excellence in the city’s prestigious embassy row.
